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FJ55 XTS

2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E

Black Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E3,424 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 XTS
MakeSmc
ModelQuadzilla Stinger 250E
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024
Pass 14 Apr 2023
Pass 9 Feb 2022
Fail 8 Feb 2022

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Jan 2022

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play hand brake lever is missing (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play pivot is mounted on foot rest and foot rest is insecure (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear axle bush worn

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2011

slight movement in rear axle bearing

Pass 22 Aug 2009

Advise split pins, headlamp,

How Reliable is the Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E?

Based on 3,798 MOT tests across 732 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 147
registration plate missing 112
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 104
wheel bearing rough when rotated 62
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 52
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FJ55 XTS is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E in Black with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 3,424 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush, accounting for 147 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ55 XTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ55 XTS registered?

FJ55 XTS is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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